Part Time Clinical Teaching Assistant of Nursing

This position will support clinical instruction under the direct supervision of designated nursing faculty. The Clinical Teaching Assistant functions in the role of clinical supervisor and is responsible for supervision of students' skills performance, student evaluation, and other aspects of student learning in the clinical setting. Clinical assignments typically require 1-2 days per week, with potential for morning, evening, or weekend shifts depending on program needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists clinical faculty in supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.Provides real-time guidance, skills coaching, and support to students in various healthcare settings, lab, and simulation.Observes and reinforces clinical competencies, safety protocols, and professional behaviors.Documents student performance and share observations with the clinical faculty for evaluation.Collaborates with the clinical instructor and staff nurses to ensure alignment with course outcomes and site expectations.Promotes respectful, inclusive, and ethical learning environments that support diverse learners.Participates in required orientation, training, and check-ins throughout the clinical assignment.Consults with the designated faculty when needed.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university2 years of recent clinical experience.Must have current CPR/BLS certificationMust have unencumbered RN license in TexasMust clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearanceMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basisMust have the ability to demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Teams, Power Point, Outlook [email and calendar]) with an emphasis on working on Excel spreadsheets (Preference to those with strong numeric skills and who are proficient in summarizing and visualizing data); Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as zoom.Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; ability to work effectively with communities across the university.Must have high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; display solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; work well independently and as part of a teamBilingual Preferred (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make one's self understood to Spanish speaking individuals).Willingness to model Catholic and Marianist values and mission as well as the traditions and heritage of St. Mary's University. (https://marianistuniversities.org/)PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.